Real Madrid’s petulant act gives Man City rivalry a bitter edge before Champions League shootout

Pep Guardiola speaks to the media ahead of the first leg at the Etihad

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Manchester City v Real Madrid betting offer: Get 30/1 on a goal to be scored with Paddy Power

Make use of Paddy Power's huge offer ahead of tonight's big game.

The last two champions of Europe come to blows tonight as Manchester City host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tonight at the Etihad Stadium. Paddy Power are offering new customers massive boosted odds ahead of the match of 30/1 for a goal to be scored in the … Read more

Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut: L.A. cruises to victory, but LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes were the real winners

Going into Monday night Luka Doncic had been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for nine days, but that stretch almost didn’t feel real given that L.A.’s newest star had been sidelined with a calf injury. Even after a press conference, a jersey unveiling, and seeing Anthony Davis suit up for the Mavericks, it still seemed almost … Read more

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal’s Saliba is Real Madrid ‘priority’

Real Madrid will make a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba when the transfer window reopens in the summer, while the release clause for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been revealed. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades … Read more

Arsenal defender William Saliba is Real Madrid’s top summer target- Paper Talk | Football News

Patrick Dorgu relishes Manchester Utd move

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Real Madrid have reportedly made Arsenal defender William Saliba their top summer transfer target. The Open are reportedly set to provide exemptions for LIV Golf players in another major boost to the Saudi-backed tour. Patrick Dorgu grew up in a sports-mad house as a … Read more

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid vs. Arsenal for Zubimendi

Real Madrid are discussing a move for Real Sociedad midfielder and Arsenal target Martín Zubimendi, while the release clause for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been revealed. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades … Read more

‘Eternal optimism’ – Chiefs players and billionaire CEO reveal the real Travis Kelce hidden from Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce is more than just Taylor Swift’s super-popular boyfriend. The likely Hall of Famer is also more than just another football player obsessed with personal statistics and collecting championship rings. 4 Travis Kelce has an inner fire that still burns for football Clark Hunt, CEO of the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions, sat inside … Read more

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid ponder move for Van de Ven

Dec 29, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is of interest to Real Madrid, while Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is plotting big moves in January, with Martín Zubimendi and Bruno Guimarães among the players on his wish list. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from … Read more

Zinedine Zidane was brutally smashed by award-winning actor at Soccer Aid – what Real Madrid legend did next was unbelievable

Damian Lewis may be an award-winning actor – but Zinedine Zidane showed him levels when it came to a performing masterclass. The Real Madrid legend encountered the Band of Brothers and Homeland star at Soccer Aid in 2010, where the Frenchman quickly found it wasn’t your usual charity match. 6 Zidane was on the wrong … Read more

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia: For a change, Test cricket gets some real love | Cricket News

FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is … Read more